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Best Bastrop County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,863 students in Bastrop County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX are Smithville J High School, Bastrop Middle School and Mcdade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bastrop County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bastrop County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Bastrop Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 N Ave C
Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 281-3382
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Voss Pkwy
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
Gr: 7-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Rose Harvest
Charter School
118 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Bastrop, TX 78602
(210) 540-9265
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bastrop County, TX include Smithville J High School, Bastrop Middle School and Mcdade High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bastrop County?
7 public middle schools are located in Bastrop County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bastrop County are often viewed compared to one another?

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